The Epic Solutions Architect 2 - Patient Access is responsible for the independent design, development, and deployment of clinical applications and technologies. The architect defines system solutions based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. This employee also researches, identifies, selects, and tests technology products required for solution delivery. Establishes, implements, and documents technology integration or migration strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Engineersnew workflows oroptimizeexisting business processes that supersede existing standards set in place internally or by vendorsutilizingexpert knowledge crossing multiple clinical applications and operational areas.

• Leads projects associated with application implementation and execution of high complexity and larger impact. Applies project managementmethodologyandutilizesstandard project management for software in development and maintenance of project plans.

• Functions as an independent project lead or provides oversight for project manager and/or business analyst on assigned projects and recognize/ minimize business value lost during project/program execution.

• Performs proactive analysis on current systems and technologyin order torecommend potential changes or enhancements that willassistin adhering to organization's strategic vision and improve operational workflows as well as patient and end user experience.

• Identifiesproduct and customization requirements to effectively address necessary product configuration, while working within project scope andtime line.

• Serves as mentor to senior analysts and is proficient and/or certified innumerousapplications.

• Holdsacomprehensiveworking knowledge and understandshealthcare operational processes and job functionspertaining toassignedUHealthIT clinical applications and solutions.

• Possesses expert knowledge ofthirdpartypartnerships, experiencewith managing vendor relationships,and contract negotiations.

• Providessupport to the team in analyzing, resolving, and escalating complex integration problemsencounteredby the team during system implementations and upgrades.

• Implement projects that are ahead of industry/peer trends.Thinksout of the box andfollowsthe marking curve to stay on the forefront ofHealthcaretechnology.Designsnew solutions.

• Participates in new hire orientation by providingthe clinicalapplication support in the work arearequiredfor the job role.

• Collaborates with clinic leadership to develop or improve operational processes,polices, and procedures.

• Participates in all clinical operations meetings to assess user feedback, gather future requirements for modifications, and provide a status on competency, adoption, andutilizationrates.

• Facilitates knowledge transfer of the technology-enabled user workflows and best practice use of applications.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Keeps abreast of industry information and trends related to information technology systems, attends and participates in continuing professional education courses and programs.

• Expert level and comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of healthcare operational processes and job functions pertaining to assigned UHealth IT clinical applications and solutions.

• Expert knowledge of third-party partnerships, experienced with managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.

• Able to implement projects that are ahead of industry/peer trends. Think out of the box and follow the marking curve to stay on the forefront of Healthcare technology. Design new solutions.

• Actively collaborates with clinic leadership to develop or improve operational processes, polices, and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties orresponsibilitiesas necessary.